Kumu with Miso Butter

A modern Hawaii fusion preparation that pairs the sweet flesh of Kumu with umami-rich miso butter. Quick, impressive, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 Kumu fillets (6–8 oz each)
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 stalks green onion, sliced
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. Mix miso, butter, mirin, sesame oil, and ginger into a smooth paste.
2. Preheat broiler to high. Place fillets skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Spread miso butter generously over the flesh side of each fillet.
4. Broil 8–10 minutes until the miso butter is caramelized and fish is cooked through.
5. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice.